Martin Man Sentenced for Controlled Substance Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 11, 2013

Contact: Ace Crawford
605-343-2913 ext. 2101

United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Martin, South Dakota man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance was sentenced on March 4, 2013 by Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.

William Apple, age 26, was sentenced to time served, 3 years' supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Victim Assistance Fund.

On or about January 27, 2012, Apple distributed morphine in Martin. Apple pled guilty to the charge on November 21, 2012.